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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 311.15 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 311.15 and 194.67 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 311.15 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/311.15 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 311.15 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 60,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.06/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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